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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.03, 5,488.77 and 1,194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.03, 5,488.77 and 1,194.23 is: 1,790.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.03 : 5,488.77 = 1,194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.03/5,488.77 = 1,194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.03x = 5,488.77 × 1,194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.03x = 6,554,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,867.52/3,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.93

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